2015 Porsche 918 Spyder Recalls

All 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder recalls can be found below. It is important to us to provide a complete resource for recall information, so if you know of any additional related recalls, please contact us to let us know.

July 8th, 2016

NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V520000
Manufacturer: PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: AG04
Manufactured Begin Date: February 2nd, 2015
Manufactured End Date: July 1st, 2015

Defect Summary:
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder Hybrid Electric vehicles manufactured February 2, 2015 through July 1, 2015. In the affected vehicles, incorrect screws might have been used when re-installing and/or re-securing the seat belt mount or the seat belt reel during vehicle service.

Consequence Summary:
In the event of a crash, the incorrect bolts may not keep the seat belts properly anchored to the car, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupants.

Corrective Summary:
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and as necessary, replace the seat belt mount and seat belt reel attaching bolts, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AG04.

Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

June 1st, 2015

NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V335000
Manufacturer: PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: AF05
Manufactured Begin Date: February 25th, 2014
Manufactured End Date: April 29th, 2015
Date of Owner Notification: July 13th, 2015

Defect Summary:
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2015 918 Spyder vehicles manufactured February 25, 2014, to April 29, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the wiring harness for the left rear radiator fan may contact an engine heat insulation plate.

Consequence Summary:
If the harness contacts the insulation plate, the harness may chafe and result in an electrical short which could increase the risk of a fire.

Corrective Summary:
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wiring harness and secure it to a coolant tube using a tie-wrap clip, free of charge. The recall began on July 13, 2015. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porche's number for this recall is AF05. Note: The wiring harness could short and result in a fire even when the vehicle is unattended. As a precaution, owners are advised to park outside until the remedy has been made.

Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

July 28th, 2014

NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V457000
Manufacturer: PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: AE03
Manufactured Begin Date: May 7th, 2014
Manufactured End Date: June 18th, 2014
Date of Owner Notification: October 14th, 2014

Defect Summary:
Porsche Cars of North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2015 918 Spyder vehicles manufactured May 7, 2014, to June 18, 2014. The affected vehicles may have been manufactured with rear-axle control arms that may break, causing difficulty controlling the vehicle.

Consequence Summary:
If the control arms break, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Summary:
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the control arms, as necessary, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AE03.

Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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